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Shanghai to Samarkand Lyrics — Steve Hackett | Dork

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Steve Hackett
Shanghai to Samarkand Lyrics

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Shanghai to Samarkand

From Surrender of Silence2021

Lyrics

Shanghai to Samarkand

Firecracker glowing in the sky Turning away, the rising sun behind Dragon river snakes its way Winding through mountains of jade Pearl of the East, snow leopard's gaze Kuan Yin smiles, goddess of grace She points her hand From Shanghai to Samarkand

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About this track

"Shanghai to Samarkand" is a song by Steve Hackett from the album Surrender of Silence, released in 2021.

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